ARD Mediathek - German TV streaming

ARD Mediathek is the ultimate streaming platform for all things ARD, bringing you a diverse range of content including movies, series, documentaries, shows, news, and live streams. Delight in your favorite programs from the German public broadcasting network anytime, anywhere. Enjoy entertainment, education, culture, and more through our video-on-demand service or livestream feature, accessible on our website, mobile app, and TV platforms.

Your ARD Account/ARD Login

Elevate your experience by creating an ARD account. With your personal account, you can save content, resume unfinished videos, receive tailored recommendations, and access selected videos offline. Sync your login across all platforms for seamless usage.

FAQs:

1. The website is displayed incorrectly, what can I do?

Display errors on the ARD Mediathek website can have various causes.

Tip 1: Make sure that your system is compatible with using the ARD Mediathek. Not all conceivable system combinations are suitable for accessing the ARD Mediathek, even if we try to support a large number of programs and operating systems.

Tip 2: Reload the pages, deactivate plugins and add-ons that can affect the display and delete the browser cookies. Also check whether the website is displayed correctly with an alternative browser. Also make sure that your browser is up to date or perform an update.

2. A program stops before the end, what can I do?

If the playback of a program stops or breaks off before the end, the following tips can help:

Tip 1: Make sure that your system is compatible with using the ARD Mediathek. Not all of them are suitable for accessing the ARD Mediathek, even if we try to support a wide range of programs and operating systems.

Tip 2: Reload the page, deactivate the plugins and add-ons that can affect playback and delete the browser cookies. Also check whether playback is possible with an alternative browser. Also make sure that your browser is up to date or perform an update.

Tip 3: You can set the playback quality of the programs using the gear button in the video window. Set the automatic playback quality of the programs using the gear button in the video window. The automatic playback quality adjusts the quality to the available bandwidth. Selecting a quality level can resolve playback problems. You can also determine whether only one quality level is affected by the defect.

3. How does A-Z programs work?

You can access A-Z programs using the search function. In A-Z programs, the various programs are listed alphabetically according to the titles of the series. Individual films, series and documentaries are often shown by broadcasters in series such as Film & Series or Filme im Erste. You can also access a program's series via the title image below the video window.

4. How can I set the quality?

You can set the playback quality of the videos using the gear button in the video window. The automatic playback quality adjusts the quality to the available bandwidth. Selecting a quality level can resolve playback problems and enable smooth playback even with low bandwidth or a poor connection.

Disclaimer:

The ARD public broadcasting service is supported by the Rundfunkbeitrag, a public fee paid by residents of Germany. The ARD Mediathek service is offered free of charge.